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Master`s Program in Exercise Science & Sports Nutrition

IST-Hochschule für Management Düsseldorf (Priv. FH)

Duration

Varies

Language

English

Tuition

No tuition fee

Deadline

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About this program

The interdisciplinary Master’s program in Exercise Science & Sports Nutrition qualifies you with content from the fields of training and exercise science, sports physiology, and nutrition science. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in the fields of elite and competitive sports (including youth sports), as well as recreational, fitness, and health sports. With a strong emphasis on practical application, the program provides opportunities to expand and deepen your knowledge, skills, and competencies in the areas of: Applied anatomy and biomechanics in sports, Advanced exercise physiology and training adaptations, Testing and training for strength, speed, agility, quickness, flexibility, and endurance, Practical nutrition strategies and plans, Sports nutrition supplements, Essentials of exercise, nutrition, and dietary needs for special populations, Management of recovery in sports, Foundations of sport and exercise psychology for coaches, Scientific training and research methods. The course content serves a foundation for the evidence-based implementation of training and exercise plans, as well as nutritional strategies in sports. You will learn to critically analyze modern training programs, techniques, and nutritional recommendations, applying them based on individual needs analysis. You will undertake your Master’s degree in the most individualized way possible. By selecting elective modules, you can tailor the Master’s program to your specific interests. A highlight of the program, and a key aspect of its practical focus, is the integration of seminars and the distinctive summer and winter schools. These schools offer unique, immersive experiences that allow you to engage intensively with real-world challenges and cutting-edge topics across different seasons, enriching your learning journey and providing valuable, hands-on expertise. With content that is aligned with the latest research findings, our Master’s program prepares you for leadership roles in sports, exercise, and nutrition-related professions.

Study mode

Full-time

Specializations

Strength training and conditioning for children and adolescents
Sports injuries and rehabilitation
Sports nutrition supplements
Modern diets

Career paths

Amateur and elite sports clubs and associations (e.g. coaching for competitive and high-performance athletes)
Club- or association-owned and commercial training centers
Performance testing facilities (e.g. Olympic training centers, clinics)
Talent development centers
Public and private educational institutions (e.g. universities, schools, care facilities, counseling centers)
Corporate sports facilities
Gyms, health clubs, and rehabilitation centres
Manufacturers of sports equipment, food products, and dietary supplements
Self-employment as a personal trainer, nutrition consultant, and/or health coach
Competitive and elite sports
Fitness
Recreational sports
Preventive sports
Rehabilitation
Health
Education
Sports equipment manufacturing
Food product manufacturing
Dietary supplement manufacturing

Program details

  • Thesis required
  • PhD track possible

Required documents

General requirements for Master programs in Germany. Program-specific requirements are shown once you start a journey for this program.

  • Certified copy of Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Certified translation of Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Certified transcript of records (all semesters)
  • Valid passport (photo page copy)
  • Tabular curriculum vitae (CV)

Academic requirements

Recognized prior bachelor's degree

A completed bachelor's (or equivalent) that the university recognizes for master's admission. Check anabin and the specific program. Dreemli does not issue denklik or admission decisions. Recognition is decided by anabin, uni-assist, and/or the university.

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